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Teachers can spend more time in their classroom than any other place in their daily lives. Which is why we know that managing your students’ learning spaces is important. Not only that, but keeping your classroom organized makes a big difference to student behavior and how smoothly your daily routines will run.
Here you'll find our teacher team's best classroom organization tips and tricks, along with classroom inspiration, display and decor ideas, and more. We'll help you figure out flexible seating and set up a rich visible learning environment.
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The 70+ Best Classroom Theme Ideas of 2024 for Primary Teachers
Get excited about going back to the classroom with these fresh and unique classroom theme ideas!
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The Best Ways to Use Classroom Timers (Plus Digital Timers for Teachers)
These free classroom timers are perfect for teachers to use for classroom management, games and more!
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24 Simple Classroom Wall Display Ideas Teachers (And Students) Love
Classroom displays don't need to take forever to create. Take one of these simple display ideas to make your classroom even more engaging.
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4 Simple Back to School Gifts for Students That Teachers Can Hand Out
These easy back to school gifts for students will make the first day extra special in your classroom.
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18 Clever Classroom Storage Ideas for the Busy Teacher
Use these clever classroom storage ideas to help you organise your teaching space! Save space and feel organised with these handy hints!
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15 Teacher-Favourite Grandparents' Day Crafts and More Fun Ideas for the Classroom
These Grandparents Day crafts and cards will delight your students (and their grandparents), and make this special day a success!
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10 Ways to Calm Your Class After Lunch (Teaching Tips)
Finding ways to calm your class after lunch is a must in any classroom! Check out our top ten ideas featured in this blog.
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4 Benefits of Monitoring Student Progress in the Classroom
Find out the benefits of monitoring student progress, plus resources that will assist you in your own classroom.
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10 Tips to Support Anxious Students in the Classroom
Use these teacher-tested tips to help your students handle anxiety at school.
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Activities for Fast Finishers to Answer 'I'm Done. Now What?'
Keep fast finishers and early finishers occupied and academically challenged with these activities perfect for kids who say "I'm done! Now what?"
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Decodable Readers vs Predictable Texts: What the Research Says
The use of predictable texts has been cut from the Australian Curriculum and decodable readers have been highlighted! What this means for you and your school.
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Why Do We Teach Children Syllables? (Activities Included)
Have you ever wondered why we teach children syllables? Do you know the difference between spoken syllables and a written syllables? Read on for more...
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What Age Do Kids Start School Around the World?
What is the best age for kids to start school? Take a look at starting ages around the world!
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Play Based Learning Ideas for the Curriculum Aligned Classroom
Take a look at these inspirational play based learning experiences for your classroom - and they're curriculum aligned to boot!
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Why Teachers Are Adopting Sound Walls Over Word Walls
Sound walls in the classroom are gaining a lot of attention amongst teachers - read all about them and why some teachers are choosing sound walls over word walls.
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Game-Changing Word Building Activities for Kids
Word building - setting your students up for success with these word building hints, tips and activities.
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Hand and Finger Warm Up Exercises for Kids
These simple hand and finger exercises will help develop fine motor skills and aid in motor memory, all while providing a brain break!
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11 Books About Bullying for Kids (with Activities)
This collection of teacher-selected books about bullying are the perfect addition to your classroom library.
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Talking to Kids About Ukraine: How Teachers Can Help Students
How teachers can talk to students about Ukraine, kids' anxiety over the crisis in Eastern Europe, and more expert tips.
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19 FUN Two's Day Activities for Kids (22/2/22)
Did you know it's Two's Day on Tuesday? Here are some fun Two's Day activities to do with your kids.
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School Hours Around the World: Who Has the Longest or Shortest Day?
School hours around the world vary significantly - you'll be surprised with some of the different countries and their take on school hours.
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The Best Class Pets and the Worst to Keep in a Classroom
Have you considered keeping a class pet? Here's all you need to know, hints, tips and stories to help you find the best class pet for you and your students!
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Gender-Neutral Terms for Teachers to Use in the Classroom
Try these gender-neutral terms to address a class of students in primary school plus ways to adjust the language to be more gender-neutral in the classroom.
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How Teachers are Creating Covid Safe Classrooms
Tips for teachers on how to protect themselves and their students during the return to school during COVID-19.
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Opening the Door to an Outdoor Classroom
Do you love teaching in the great outdoors? Make transitioning to an outdoor classroom a breeze with our Outdoor Lesson Box.
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5 Simple Ways to Develop Routines in the Classroom
Developing set routines in the classroom environment helps to prevent distractions that waste time and interfere with learning.
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Why Bookwork Expectations for Kids are Important
Why high standard bookwork expectations are important in the classroom.
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Teachers' Favourite Breathing Exercises for Kids (Plus Videos)
Taking 5-minutes to focus on some deep breathing exercises for kids could just be the difference between a good day and a not-so-good day.
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17 Holiday + Christmas Classroom Door Decorations
Embrace the festive season with our list of Christmas classroom door decorations that you and your students will love!
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15 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible, and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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Teachers Share Cringeworthy Home Readers
Get ready to be absolutely shocked with these jaw-dropping home readers sent to us by teachers!
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End-of-Year Checklist for Teachers
We know teachers love a good checklist - so, make sure you're on track with this end-of-year checklist for teachers.